Richard “Lefty” F. Nederostek, 86, of Whitehall, died Jan. 16, 2017, at Manor Care West Allen. He was the husband of the late Elizabeth “Betty” (Druckenmiller) Nederostek.

Born in Cementon, he was a son of the late August M. and Elsie (Kurtz) Nederostek.

He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.

He worked at Alpo Pet Foods for 32 years, retiring in 1993.

He is survived by sons, Jeffrey and his wife Tamara Nederostek and Richard Nederostek; daughters Rita Schaejbe and Sharon and her husband Scott Pammer; nine grandchildren; nieces; nephews; and cousins.

He was predeceased by two brothers and two sisters.

Contributions may be made, in his name, payable to the VA.

Arrangements were made by Brubaker Funeral Home Inc.